My onions are just about ripe - nearly all the tops have bent over - so now is the time to pull them up and leave them on the soil to dry out. Then I shall cut the roots off, and take off the outer layer of dead brown leaves before laying them out in the greenhouse - ie warm but dry - to dry further so they will keep over winter.As usual, there are some large ones (which should keep the best) and some which have made very little growth, which we will use soon.
Some of my sweetcorn are doing well, but again as usual, some are not. However, I picked the first today - can't wait to eat it!
The late peas that were planted some time ago are just beginning to flower. The late lettuces are all but ready, and the late beetroot are coming on. It's been so dry that I am having to water at least every second day, but most things are doing OK. There are LOTS of beans, both French and runner, so I am freezing many for winter. Also lots of courgettes, so my wife is making courgette and cheese soda bread - nothing better straight out of the oven - apart from anything else.
